Serving seven counties in west-central Wisconsin, West CAP is proud of its history as an innovative, forward thinking organization. Established in 1965, West CAP was one of the first community action agencies in the United States. Since then, West CAP has worked to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income families in the rural communities of west central Wisconsin, operating as an equal opportunity employer and service provider. West CAP continues to help families overcome poverty and achieve economic stability by following its mission: "To take action against poverty by developing the social and economic assets of low-income families and their communities and by working to create a more just and sustainable society."